Best Philly Famous Podcast Podcasts (2024)

Nepo Babies have been a popular topic of discussion in the last few years. It’s no surprise that having wealthy, famous, or connected parents will set you ahead of the competition. But not every Don Johnson does a Dakota Joshnon make. What if your mom or dad were ONLY famous in philadelphia? Does that help or hurt your chances at success? Today we …

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The Weird Story Behind 1888 Bible Riots (Legends of Philadelphia) 36:36

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The Philadelphia Bible Riots were a series of deadly conflicts that took place between May and July, 1844. Anti-Catholic mobs, angered by the growing population of Irish immigrants, attacked churches in Kensington and Southwark. The Nativist violence did not solve their problems and instead gave rise to the Gangs of Philadelphia. Check out SouthFel…

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Cat Ladies Unite! 49:52

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We're all in for Kamala and our guests this week — political operatives and advisors Jen Bluestein and Jessica Floyd — are here to talk about it. "HOW TO HELP" RESOURCES TO COME Jen has spent more than two decades in the non-profit and political sectors, working high profile roles at places like NARAL Pro-Choice America and EMILYs List. She helped …

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"Tell me what you really think" 31:41

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It's a short episode this week and we're discussing Shannen Doherty and the trap of being "difficult," Trump as showman, overestimating vs. underestimating the electorate, shining up your social skills, bulking up your professional skills, body SPF (Jenn likes Supergoop's PLAY), Botox brow lifts, the best ways to manage sweat and chaffing (Kim like…

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Did The Berenstain Bears Destroy Reality? (Legends Of Philadelphia) 32:54

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The Berenstain Bears is a children's literature franchise created by Phillly natives Stan and Jan Berenstain. Many people incorrectly remember the name of the series as the "Berenstein Bears". The controversy surrounding The Berenstain Bears’ name has been regularly cited as an example of the “Mandela Effect,” named after the idea that many people …

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August in July 46:27

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It's hot and the world is rotting and our brains are stewed! We're talking about big-life transitions and hobbies and reptilian necks and mushrooms and regret and dewy faces. Plus: listener questions and a whole lot more! You can find Kim on her Substack: kimfrance.substack.com You can find Jenn on her Substack: jennromolini.substack.com (so many S…

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They Warned Us Not To Play Under the Fire Plug (Not For Nothing) 26:33

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Tony Trov and Johnny Zito, from South Fellini, discuss cherish childhood summer time memories that turned out to be traumatic. This episode includes directions to the hidden public pools on 9th street and instructions on opening the fire hydrant, to play under the plug. Check out SouthFellini.com to grab our gear; apparel for the Philadelphia lifes…

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2024 National Talk. Big Game Hunting In Cleveland? Turn Back The Clock Episode 33 44:12

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On Turn Back The Clock 33, Dylan (DoubleD Vintage Baseball Cards) and I talk about the upcoming National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland.

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Alien Face 51:16

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We're back! And we're talking all about walking away from your big career, Madonna and aging and faces, cottage cheese, old people shoes — and a whole lot more! Two shoes we recommend this week: Tevas Voya Infinity and Beklina Low Sedia Clog. You can find Kim on her Substack: kimfrance.substack.com You can find Jenn on her Substack: jennromolini.su…

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When Did The Mütter Museum Get So Famous? (Legends of Philadelphia) 33:42

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The Mütter Museum is America’s finest collection of preserved anatomical models, biological specimens, and medical instruments. Visitors to the 19th-century style “cabinet museum” are invited to explore the mysteries and adaptability of the human body. So Dust off your bone saw and join us as we explore the antique medicine of the mutter museum. Ch…

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Live from Philly with Alexandra Auder! 43:10

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We're live at Fergie's pub with author Alexandra Auder and serenaded by students at the Paul Green Rock Academy. It's a rollicking good time! Join us! You can find Kim on her Substack: kimfrance.substack.com You can find Jenn on her Substack: jennromolini.substack.com (so many Substacks!) You can order Jenn's book, AMBITION MONSTER: https://www.sim…

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Wish I Knew This Before Applying to Temple University (Not For Nothing) 24:38

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Tony Trov and Johnny Zito, from South Fellini, discuss higher education at Temple University. This episode includes the secrets to the best food trucks, weirdest buildings, and how to have the worst orientation.Check out SouthFellini.com to grab our gear; apparel for the Philadelphia lifestyle. Subscribe to South Fellini on YouTube.com/SouthFellini…

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Here's What To Know Before You Tap MAC (Legends Of Philadelphia) 35:13

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Philly is known for its unique slang, simple words and phrases that contain a multitude of deeper meanings. For example; “Gotta tap MAC” is a common refrain among Philadelphians looking to grab some quick cash. But what is a MAC machine? and where did they all go? Today we want to withdraw some knowledge on Philadelphia’s iconic ATM. Check out Sout…

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Live from New York! 1:21:04

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It's the first night of our Monsters of Ambition tour! Starring: Lauren Mechling and Rachel Dodes (authors of the buzzy new novel, THE MEMO)! Comedian Hollie Harper! New Yorker cartoonist Emily Flake! Author and podcaster Emma Gannon! Plus: Disorder, ill-preparation, surprise cakes and a whole lot more! You can find Kim on her Substack: kimfrance.s…

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How to enjoy ourselves — with Glynnis MacNicol! 57:44

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Our guest this week is Glynnis MacNicol. Glynnis is a longtime New York journalist, author of the memoir NO ONE TELLS YOU THIS and the creator and host of the podcast Wilder. Her acclaimed new memoir, I'M MOSTLY HERE TO ENJOY MYSELF, which appears on a number of 2024 best and must-read lists, came out last week. You can find Kim on her Substack: ki…

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The Ultimate Guide To Philly Comic Con (Not For Nothing) 26:16

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Tony Trov and Johnny Zito, from South Fellini, recount the early days of Philadelphia Wizard World; an annual comic book convention. Strap on your cape and take off for adventure with Stan Lee, Ernie Hudson, and Batman.Check out SouthFellini.com to grab our gear; apparel for the Philadelphia lifestyle. Subscribe to South Fellini on YouTube.com/Sout…

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The Sports Card Hobby is STRONG! 10:55

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Famous Week 44:22

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We're recapping Jenn's famous week in New York and talking all about splurge shopping, feeling fancy, Condé Nast reunions, longtime friendship, plus listener questions and more! Come see us LIVE at CAVEAT NYC on JUNE 16th at 5pm*** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/everything-is-fine-monsters-of-ambition-tour-tickets-901777319237 You can find Kim on her…

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Philly's Top 3 Dead Malls (Legends of Philadelphia) 36:53

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In the distant past, Philadelphia streets were packed with hundreds of shops each serving a very specific purpose. But at the dawn of the 1980s someone had the brilliant idea to jam all of those stores into one, slightly inconvenient location. These malls became iconic to American culture replete with rainforest atriums, asymmetrical fountains, and…

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AMBITION MONSTER arrives! 49:56

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It's just Kim and Jenn this week and we're talking all about Jenn's new book "Ambition Monster" but also shopping, finding sales, running out of meds, vitamin D, feeling humbled and humiliated plus: listener questions and a whole lot more! ***THIS WEEK: Come see us LIVE at CAVEAT NYC on JUNE 16th at 5pm*** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/everything-is…

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SEPTA Nightmares That'll Haunt You Forever (Not For Nothing) 22:54

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Tony Trov and Johnny Zito, from South Fellini, discuss their personal experiences on Philadelphia transit as life long SEPTA riders. All aboard for inconvenient service, weird passengers, and a unidentifiable smells. Check out SouthFellini.com to grab our gear; apparel for the Philadelphia lifestyle. Subscribe to South Fellini on YouTube.com/SouthF…

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A "Highly Classified" Story About Vintage Baseball 8:11

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My dad makes his second appearance to tell a "highly classified" story from 1968. Link To YouTube Episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_sbSsaT0TQ

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My Dad Tells A Story - Splendid Sports Cards Podcast 7:01

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The items we collect are an expression of our lives. Each item in our collection can trigger memories, relationships and stories. This is the first of a few episodes where I share more of my personal story as it relates to sports and cards.

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Trash Rooms 39:39

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Honestly not even sure what we're talking about this week but it's something like :ex-boyfriends, "Hacks," ambition, creative chemistry, publishing, Anna Wintour, adulthood and maintaining a home, Jenn's book is out in ONE WEEK, plus listener questions and a whole lot more. You can find Kim on her Substack: kimfrance.substack.com You can find Jenn …

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Legends of Philadelphia: Liberty Bell Vandals 34:16

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The Liberty Bell has taken some hits over the years. She's gotten pretty banged up since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Join the South Fellini squad as they go down the list of indignities the grand ol' bell has had to endure, including the unsanctioned April 6, 2001 hammering that made touching the Liberty Bell illegal.Check out S…

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Are Modern Cards Really That Complicated? Too Many Parallels? Turn Back The Clock With DoubleD 49:33

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On episode 31 of Turn Back The Clock Dylan and Adam discuss modern card collecting strategies vs. vintage and pre-war. - Enter promo code SPLENDID for 10% OFF your entire order of awesome products like MagPros at Zion Cases - Link to YouTube episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlyxXGtYtMg

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"Can't complain" 47:38

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In this week's episode: ARE BEN AND J.LO BREAKING UP? How to stop being bitter, is it possible to break the complaining habit?, getting better at small talk, the ongoing internal war of confidence vs. competence plus listener questions and a whole lot more! Come see us LIVE at CAVEAT NYC on JUNE 16th at 5pm: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/everything-…

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Not For Nothing: South Philly River View Theater 24:42

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Tony Trov and Johnny Zito, from South Fellini, wax nostalgically about the notorious Philly multiplex, United Artist's River View Theater. Sticky floors, busted projectors, and violent audiences; this is peak kino.Check out SouthFellini.com to grab our gear; apparel for the Philadelphia lifestyle. Subscribe to South Fellini on YouTube.com/SouthFell…

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PSA GUARANTEE? 90s Card Corner Ep. 1 49:26

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Episode 1 of 90s Card Corner presented by: HighPopProfessor (Brian), THA Card Story (Matt) and Splendid Sports (Adam). Get 10% OFF Your Entire Order at Zion Cases (MagPros!) With Promo Code SPLENDID

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The Unfillable Hole 52:56

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Come see us LIVE at CAVEAT NYC on JUNE 16th at 5pm: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/everything-is-fine-monsters-of-ambition-tour-tickets-901777319237 And in PHILLY at FERGIE'S PUB on JUNE 17th at 6pm: https://m.bpt.me/event/6307864? You can find Kim on her Substack: kimfrance.substack.com NEW: you can find Jenn on her Substack: jennromolini.substack.c…

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Legends of Philadelphia: Jerry Blavat Whacks Hy Lit 36:30

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In 1995, the New Jersey State Commission on Investigation issued a report saying that Jerry Blavat, the self-proclaimed geator with a heater, once asked mobsters to kill his friend and rival DJ; Hy Lit. The revelations rocked the Philadelphia broadcast community, dividing loyalties, and forcing industry professionals to choose sides. Listen to the …

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"The time is now" — with Jami Attenberg 45:20

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Our guest today is writer Jami Attenberg. Jami is a New York Times bestselling author of seven books of fiction, including THE MIDDLESTEINS and ALL GROWN UP, the memoir, I CAME ALL THIS WAY TO MEET YOU, and, most recently, the bestselling writing guide 1000 WORDS. She is also the founder of the annual #1000WordsofSummer project, and maintains the p…

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Not For Nothing: Philadelphia City Hall 28:50

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Tony Trov and Johnny Zito, from South Fellini, share their memories of working at City Hall in Philly. They dish on Milton Street, Richie Sambora, and the X Games.Check out SouthFellini.com to grab our gear; apparel for the Philadelphia lifestyle. Subscribe to South Fellini on YouTube.com/SouthFelliniCONNECTShop: http://southfellini.comInstagram: h…

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Card Collecting & PSA Grading Thoughts 11:59

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Use promo code SPLENDID for 10% off your entire order at Zion Cases.Thank you to Scott for the great questions and for tuning in! Please always feel free to submit feedback and questions to Splendid Sports on Instagram.

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What Makes A Baseball Card FAMOUS? And The State Of The YouTube Sports Card World With Ray From Philly! Turn Back The Clock Ep. 30 55:04

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On Turn Back The Clock episode 30, Ray From Philly joins Dylan and I to talk about famous baseball cards and the state of the YouTube sports card world in 2024.Links: Link to YouTube episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ855pJM8OY - Vote here for the 2024 Sports Card Hall Of Fame - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnNHlcEW7YJluFF9gd-…

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The One When We had Nothing to Say 47:45

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Jenn's losing her mind with book stuff, Kim's sorting through a mood, neither made a "things to talk about" list. Let's see how it goes! You can find Kim on her Substack: kimfrance.substack.com NEW: you can find Jenn on her substack: jennromolini.substack.com You can pre-order Jenn's book, AMBITION MONSTER: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Am…

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